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Nantes to Bilbao trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Nantes and Bilbao takes 15h 20m and the fastest train takes 11h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Nantes to Bilbao. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

15h 20m
Duration
1,281 km
Distance
€277
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Nantes to Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2train train
  2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Hendayetrain train Tgv
  3. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain train E1
11h 43m
€187–373

Nantes to Bilbao train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Nantes and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nantes is at 10:07 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 3:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 15h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,281.3 km
  • Duration: 15h 20m

What companies run services between Nantes, France and Bilbao, Spain?

You can take a train from Nantes to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 11h 43m.

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